Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight because of his son.

Bible References

Because

Matthew 10:37
he that loveth father or mother more than me, is unworthy of me: he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is unworthy of me.
Hebrews 12:11
'tis true, all correction at first is far from appearing agreeable, yet afterward it produces the agreeable fruits of virtue in those who are exercised thereby.